Kate Kozuch
Kate Kozuch is a managing editor of social and video at Tom's Guide. She also reviews smartwatches, covers TVs, tests the latest audio products and dabbles in fitness accessories. Of course, that's not when she's working on building the ultimate DIY smart home. She has conducted over 100 different product reviews across these categories, turning her findings into buying guides and face-offs.
Kate has a strong on-camera presence as well. She has appeared on Cheddar and Fox 5 NY to talk trending tech news. She is also regularly featured on the Tom's Guide YouTube channel, runs the Tom's Guide TikTok account with over 250,000 followers, and features all the tech she's testing on her Instagram. When she’s not filming tech videos, you can find her taking up a new sport, mastering the NYT Crossword or channeling her inner celebrity chef. Speaking of, be sure to ask her about the time Guy Fieri made her a margarita at CES, or when her video of Martha Stewart drinking a margarita went mega-viral. Clearly, Kate has a thing for culinary icons and margaritas.
Kate joined Tom's Guide as an intern in 2019, then transitioned to staff writer, then to senior writer, then to editor before becoming managing editor in 2023. She graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University with a degree in magazine journalism and minor in information technology. There, she was editor-in-chief of the leading campus magazine, managing both digital and print teams. She's been blogging ever since she got her first iMac.
Latest articles by Kate Kozuch
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Apple halting Apple Watch 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 sales this week over patent dispute — what it means for you
By Kate Kozuch published
Following an ITC patent dispute ruling, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are being pulled from the Apple Store. The ban begins on December 21 for Apple.com.
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I had a budget of $200 to buy last-minute tech gifts for everyone in my family — here's what I got
By Kate Kozuch last updated
I was tasked with finding the best tech gifts for my family members as part of a new series on our YouTube channel called The Haul. But with a catch: a budget of $200.
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This is the most underrated reason to buy a Sony TV over every other brand
By Kate Kozuch published
The sound quality of Sony TV's impressed this year, and I got to see some of they ways the company visualizes audio performance.
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13 awesome tech gifts under $100 that we've tested and are guaranteed to impress
By Kate Kozuch published
Looking for affordable tech gift ideas? Here are the best gadgets we've tested under $100 that you can get on Amazon right now.
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This is the most underrated Apple product of the year — and it’s made my life so much easier
By Kate Kozuch published
The most underrated Apple product of the year? If you ask me, it's the new double tap gesture for the Apple Watch Series 9.
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9 awesome Apple Watch hacks and hidden features you should try now
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Here are our favorite Apple Watch hacks and hidden features we've tested this year. Try them out now to upgrade your Apple Watch experience.
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Meta AI can now 'look' through the Ray-Ban smart glasses to pick out outfits, identify objects and more — here's what happened when I let it style me
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Meta AI on the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses can look through your eyes and become a personal stylist.
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What makes IMAX different than regular movies? We went behind the scenes to find out
By Kate Kozuch published
What you get at an IMAX theater that you don't get at home
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I tried this amazing indoor pizza oven — and now I know why it’s one of Oprah’s favorite things
By Kate Kozuch published
The Ooni Volt 12 indoor pizza oven made Oprah's list of favorite gifts for 2023. I tested it out for myself to see if it's worth the hype.
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My favorite travel accessory is 20% off at Amazon right now — and it's the perfect last-minute Christmas gift
By Kate Kozuch published
The AirFly Pro is among the best travel accessories I've ever tested, and it's 20% off in a rare Amazon deal ahead of Christmas.
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I asked people to guess the difference between $40 and $300 wireless earbuds — and their answers shocked me
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Which are the better value, the $40 JLab JBuds Mini or $300 Sony WF-1000XM5? We asked people which they'd buy with their own money.
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Amazon Echo Frames (3rd Gen) review — Alexa on my face, everywhere I go
By Kate Kozuch last updated
The new Amazon Echo Frames (3rd Gen) inject some much-needed style into the smart glasses category. These Alexa-enabled shades are Amazon's best smart glasses yet.
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I went hands-on with Lego Fortnite — and it's as fun as you'd expect
By Kate Kozuch published
I went hands-on with Lego Fortnite to forage, build and demolish with digital bricks in the new Chapter 5 survival crafting experience.
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Best tech gifts under $100
By Kate Kozuch last updated
This year’s hottest tech gifts that take it easy on your wallet.
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Columbia's Luke Skywalker-inspired Star Wars ski jackets are available now — how to get yours
By Kate Kozuch published
The Columbia Star Wars Skywalker collection is finally here, but you'll want to shop the ski jackets and ski suits inspired by Luke Skywalker before they sell out.
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This 65-inch Samsung 4K QLED TV for $1,000 off at Amazon just won Cyber Monday TV deals
By Kate Kozuch last updated
In one of the best Cyber Monday TV deals I've seen yet, the 65-inch Samsung QN90C Neo QLED 4K TV is $1,697 at Amazon.
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Best Apple Watch Cyber Monday deals you can still buy — $175 off Apple Watch 8 and more
By Jane McGuire last updated
Apple Watch Cyber Monday deals are still live. Here are the best sales right now on the Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and more.
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Forget AirPods — these Beats earbuds just crashed to $89 in early Cyber Monday deal
By Kate Kozuch published
This great Cyber Monday deal has the Beats Studio Buds Bluetooth earbuds at $89 — their lowest price ever.
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My favorite Nanoleaf smart lights just hit lowest price ever for Cyber Monday deals — this rare sale won't last long
By Kate Kozuch published
Save $50 on Nanoleaf light panels, some of my favorite smart lights I've ever tested, right now during Cyber Monday deals. These are record-low prices you don't want to miss.
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There's a big reason I'd buy Apple AirTags right now — and not just because they're only $23 for Amazon Cyber Monday deals
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Apple AirTags don't see discounts often, so stock up during Cyber Monday deals so that you're prepared for traveling during the holidays.
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The Theragun Mini is my go-to holiday gift — and it’s 25% off in Black Friday deals
By Kate Kozuch published
Get 25% off the Theragun Mini as part of Theragun Black Friday deals happening now.
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Don't miss Lego Black Friday deals on Botanical Collection sets — these are the 5 I'd buy
By Kate Kozuch published
The Lego Black Friday deals on these Botanical Collection sets are bringing excellent discounts to these beautiful, flower-inspired creations.
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I just bought this brilliant portable charger for $34 during Amazon Black Friday deals — hurry, it's selling out
By Kate Kozuch published
I just bought this Anker portable charger for $34 thanks to Amazon Black Friday deals, but it's already starting to sell out.
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My favorite Ninja appliance I've ever owned is $130 off thanks to Black Friday deals
By Kate Kozuch published
My favorite Ninja appliance, the Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Oven is on sale for $269 during Black Friday deals. That's a record-low price on one of the best Ninja gadgets we've reviewed.
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